Pennsylvania

Cheap Car Rentals in Pennsylvania from $22

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Pennsylvania with a pick-up date of 2/21 and drop-off date of 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Pennsylvania car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Pennsylvania. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Most popular company

Payless

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$22

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Pennsylvania?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Pennsylvania, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 169 pickup locations in Pennsylvania to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Price

$23 - $66

Out of all the popular cities in Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $23/day. Renting a car in Harrisburg is 65% cheaper than renting one in State College where the per day rate is around $66. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Pennsylvania to get a rental car in are: Allentown ($35/day), Pittsburgh ($37/day), and Philadelphia ($37/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Philadelphia should expect to spend around $37/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Pennsylvania?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Pennsylvania and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on February 10, 2025.

January

$43

February

$45

March

$50

April

$57

May

$64

June

$70

July

$72

August

$65

September

$57

October

$56

November

$56

December

$57

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pennsylvania is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Pennsylvania

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Pennsylvania to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on February 10, 2025.

Small cars

$42 - $80

All Car Types

$52 - $95

To rent a small car in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $56/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Pennsylvania (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$80/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $61/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Pennsylvania (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$82/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $80/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Pennsylvania (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$108/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a large car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $71/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Pennsylvania (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$97/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $108/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Pennsylvania (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$133/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a van is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $55/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Pennsylvania (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$102/day). In fact, February is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a pickup truck saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $84/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Pennsylvania (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$124/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a luxury car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pennsylvania luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Pennsylvania, you would pay an average price of $110/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Pennsylvania (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$144/day). In fact, December is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Pennsylvania. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Pennsylvania, renting a convertible is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Nissan Versa Note$26/day
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Toyota Corolla$27/day
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Nissan Sentra$33/day
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Tips for renting a car in Pennsylvania

Browse helpful tips for renting a car in Pennsylvania including age restrictions, car type suggestions and more. Tips were last updated on February 10, 2025.
  • There are many toll roads in Pennsylvania, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is known for being the largest. When you rent a car in the state, you may be able to specifically ask for a vehicle that has an E-Z Pass transponder installed on it. Having this feature will make it easier to pass through the payment stations. Otherwise, the toll road fees will be charged via your license plate number. Each car rental company has a different procedure for if and how customers should pay for tolls, so make sure to read the fine print of your contract.
  • Those who will be exploring the state with little ones will first want to read up on Pennsylvania’s car seat laws. Between birth and the age of two years old, children must be in a car seat that is rear-facing. Children between the ages of two and four years old must be in a car seat that faces forward. From the ages of four to eight, children can be in a booster seat. Children must always sit in the back seat until the age of 12.
  • Many individuals who rent a car in Pennsylvania may want to go and explore a neighboring state, like New York, New Jersey, or Maryland. All major rental companies will allow you to do this and will even allow you to drive to any state in the continental United States. You will need to check if you can return your rental in a state other than Pennsylvania, though. If you would like to go on an international road trip to Canada, this is typically allowed as well. However, you will need to tell your rental agency about this ahead of time, as you will likely need to pay for international insurance.

Top rental agencies in Pennsylvania

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Pennsylvania known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Pennsylvania. Reviews were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Pennsylvania, including locations near Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and State College. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
104 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
154 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Sixt

6.1
Okay
114 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
129 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.4
Fair
324 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
103 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

Alamo

7.9
Good
89 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

5.5
Fair
82 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Best Pennsylvania car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Pennsylvania. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Pennsylvania with an average daily rate of $42. Data was last updated on February 10, 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Pennsylvania region, including options close to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and State College. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Mini Countryman$22/day
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Toyota Corolla$25/day
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Hyundai Elantra$26/day
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